Akemie's Taiko

An 18 HP FM drum voice built on an original Yamaha YMF262 (OPL3) chip: 2 or 4 operators in 6 algorithms, 8 waveforms in about 64 combinations, integer ratios, feedback on the first operator, two operator release envelopes, and a frequency that can sweep from Freq Start to Freq End; triggered, with accent and choke inputs, tracking 1 V/oct.

Key features

• Algo (6), Waves (about 64 combinations of 8 waveforms), Ratio, Fb, Release 1 and 2, with CV inputs
• Freq Start (with a fine knob) and Freq End, each with its V/Oct input; Speed sets the sweep between them
• Attenuverters on the Release 2, Waves and Ratio inputs
• Trigger, Acc and Choke inputs; Out with its level lamp